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9 students honored for essay, art contests

LIBERTY — In celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the city of Liberty invited local students in grades 6 to 12 to participate in a communitywide celebration of creativity and civic pride, according to…

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Some state, local beaches still register higher E. coli counts

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources tests beach water for E. coli concentrations as do many counties, including Clay County. As of June 18, statewide, MDNR shared that the Lake of the Ozarks, public beach No. 1, 403 Highway 134, Kaiser and the Harry S. Truman State Park day use public beach, 28761 State Park…

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Boost KC honors 2 volunteers with annual service awards

CLAY COUNTY — At its annual meeting in May, Boost KC recognized two volunteers whose dedication, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the organization and the community, according to the nonprofit organization.

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